Big winger, mid range forward prospect, 1st, and 4th.


So no.
- dadeadhead

So then I'm guessing he would rather Foligno over Ennis?

So then I'm guessing he would rather Foligno over Ennis?
- Sabresfan-365

Bingo.

Plenty happy. But Shero has a salary structure to maintain and when it comes down to Malkin or Letang, well, sorry Kris. The strength of the Pens organization are defense prospects, which makes replacing a d man that much easier.

I'm not looking for the Pens to actively shop Letang, but I'm not paying him 7M/yr either.
- Gunner Staal

I understand your deep D prospects, however, your D has been a mess this year, and last year to be honest.

So then I'm guessing he would rather Foligno over Ennis?
- Sabresfan-365

Truthfully I'm probably not looking to the Sabres for a deal.

Truthfully I'm probably not looking to the Sabres for a deal.
- Gunner Staal

Correct also.

Pominville will be 32 to start his next contract and will be in the 6 mil range.

Perry will be 28 on his next deal and in the 7.5 range.

1yr of Pommer at 5.3 followed by 8yrs of Pommer at 6mil or 7yrs of Perry at 7.5?

IMO it's a no brainer.
- dadeadhead

IF it was just Pominville for Perry...
And IF Perry was signed...
Sure!
But like we've both stated,
Perry is going to test Free Agency...
So trading Pominville for him would be dumb
And I sure as hell am not adding in a top10 pick

I understand your deep D prospects, however, your D has been a mess this year, and last year to be honest.
- kingcong39

They're probably hoping those prospects can fix their current nhl D problem next year and the year after. I can't imagine guys like Harrington and Morrow are too far away.

Not even in the ball park. Ennis has no value on Pittsburgh Crosby/Malkin/Sutter already play center.
- Gunner Staal

sekera and gerbe

IF it was just Pominville for Perry...
And IF Perry was signed...
Sure!
But like we've both stated,
Perry is going to test Free Agency...
So trading Pominville for him would be dumb
And I sure as hell am not adding in a top10 pick
- jdfitz77

Correct.

Truthfully I'm probably not looking to the Sabres for a deal.
- Gunner Staal

Agree, unless Teddy calls in a favor

Pominville will be 32 to start his next contract and will be in the 6 mil range.

Perry will be 28 on his next deal and in the 7.5 range.


8yrs of Pommer at 6mil or 7yrs of Perry at 7.5.


IMO it's a no brainer.
- dadeadhead

this....perry is in his prime, pommer is likely on the decline. perry's "top end" is WAAAYYYY higher then pommer's "top end'

perry is also a very good 2-way player, kills penalties, and draws penalties (because most players think he's an ass on the ice)

They're probably hoping those prospects can fix their current nhl D problem next year and the year after. I can't imagine guys like Harrington and Morrow are too far away.
- Sabresfan-365

They aren't.

They're probably hoping those prospects can fix their current nhl D problem next year and the year after. I can't imagine guys like Harrington and Morrow are too far away.
- Sabresfan-365

Being close to playing full time and being close to making a major impact are two entirely different discussions.

Rome talking about Kaleta hit right now

this....perry is in his prime, pommer is likely on the decline. perry's "top end" is WAAAYYYY higher then pommer's "top end'

perry is also a very good 2-way player, kills penalties, and draws penalties (because most players think he's an ass on the ice)
- sensarmy_11

Pominville is just fine playing both ends of the ice, and he is very good on both special teams.

He is a complete player. Is he Perry? No.
Is he still damn good? Yes.

sekera and gerbe
- SabresFaninIndiana

Well you cant blindside me with that, how was I supposed to assume both those players would be available in a package?

Truthfully I'm probably not looking to the Sabres for a deal.
- Gunner Staal

fine.

we didnt want to trade with pittsburgh anyway!!!

(folds arms, takes ball and goes home)

Well you cant blindside me with that, how was I supposed to assume both those players would be available in a package?
- Gunner Staal

that is some sic trade value all added up in one little package

They're probably hoping those prospects can fix their current nhl D problem next year and the year after. I can't imagine guys like Harrington and Morrow are too far away.
- Sabresfan-365

Paul Martin's return to quality play changes the entire dynamic of the defense depth.

That guy totally misrepresented what I said too...
I said,
"if perry wont extend with the ducks, why would he sign here and pass up free agency? Wouldnt make sense... pominville + for a rental? F that!"

While I agree that it would take something like Pominville and a 1st to get him,
There's no way I'd make that deal
- jdfitz77

actually, you're EXACT WORDS were

Btw, Pominville out scored Perry last year.... IF Perry was signed I'd consider Pommer for him straight up...

i didn't misrepresent what you said.

Paul Martin's return to quality play changes the entire dynamic of the defense depth.
- Gunner Staal

The people saying they should buy him out to make room for either Iginla or Perry are insane.

Scoring is not your teams problem, as I am sure you well know.

Defense, however, is a major issue.

Rome talking about Kaleta hit right now
- jdfitz77

im listening.

its like me discussing politics- out of my league...

The people saying they should buy him out to make room for either Iginla or Perry are insane.

Scoring is not your teams problem, as I am sure you well know.

Defense, however, is a major issue.
- kingcong39

Major is such a strong categorization. No teams with major problems can find themselves 2nd overall in the conference.

The Penguins gave up 6 goals on Saturday night, I'm not exactly putting that at the doorstep of the d men.

im listening.

its like me discussing politics- out of my league...
- battelmt

What did he say

have you seen our D this year.....our premier blueliner this season is Methot (you're not allowed to look on our IR, lol)
- sensarmy_11

The Sens are quickly becoming my #2 team. Their ability to persevere with these ridiculous injuries is incredible.